Saw Operator I

Eriez; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Saw Operator, where you will play a vital role in cutting materials to meet customer specifications. This position offers the opportunity to work with various materials and equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, this established industry leader provides a supportive atmosphere for growth. If you have a passion for manufacturing and a keen eye for detail, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the team.

Benefits

401(k)

Employer 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating saws and forklifts is essential.
• Strong communication and basic math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate saws to cut materials as per specifications.
• Maintain inventory levels and perform cycle counts.
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Saw operation

Inventory management

Measuring tools usage

Basic shop math

Communication skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Saws

Grinders

Sanders

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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About Us:
Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. Our 900+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate, and other process industries. Headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania (USA), Eriez designs, manufactures, and markets on six continents through 12 wholly owned international subsidiaries and an extensive sales representative network.

About The Role:
We are seeking a Saw Operator to join our 2nd shift team. Responsible for cutting materials to meet customer requirements/specification which are supplied to the operator through internal work copies.

Responsibilities include:

• Set-up and operate all saws as required.
• Retrieve and replace inventory (raw materials) as required, protecting the integrity of the inventory management system, including cycle counts.
• Work through supervisor to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Work through supervisor to make necessary drawing and/or routing changes as necessary.
• Perform necessary cleaning operations on materials as required using grinders, sanders, files, solvents, etc.
• Issue and deliver raw material items as required using forklifts and cranes when necessary.
• May need to operate power equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Operate overhead cranes and clamping devices.
• Load/unload trucks as required using forklifts and cranes when necessary.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Notify supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma and/or GED.
• Forklift experience.
• Experience in the operation of a saw.
• Ability to set-up and operate saws.
• Ability to use measuring tools to verify accuracy of cut materials.
• Visually identify hot rolled, cold rolled, stainless steel, mild steel, and other materials.
• Follow work lists using company packets.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and use basic shop math including decimals and fractions.
• Check material, inventory transactions, unload trucks, put materials away, and pull materials as required, cycle counts.
• Communicate with Purchasing to troubleshoot issues and plan material orders.
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent ability to read and listen to assignments given in a variety of forms.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Hourly pay: (starting from) $16.84/hr.

Eriez is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing
• IT Services and IT Consulting